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title: "GB-LONDON: Councils' role improving communities' broadband connectivity"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9918400c-1593-4722-b611-67315d3a123e"
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# GB-LONDON: Councils' role improving communities' broadband connectivity

Buyer: LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9918400c-1593-4722-b611-67315d3a123e

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## Summary

The Local Government Association is currently seeking to engage in a tender process titled "Councils' role improving communities' broadband connectivity." This procurement falls under the research services category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The tender commenced on 12th February 2020, with a deadline for submissions set for 24th February 2020. The contract is estimated to be valued between £10,000 and £25,000 and will commence on 28th February 2020, running until 31st March 2020. The procurement method being utilised is an open procedure, allowing a broad range of applicants.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in broadband research and community engagement strategies to participate. Businesses that specialise in technology, telecommunications, or community consultancy would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the focus on enhancing broadband connectivity, firms that can demonstrate experience in similar projects or research capabilities may find this an advantageous contract to pursue, fostering growth and visibility within the public sector.

## Notice

The LGA is commissioning a piece of research to evidence the benefits of councils leading the roll out of the superfast broadband programme in their areas with a view to influencing the proposed gigabit-broadband delivery model. To inform the findings of this research the project will undertake a programme of engagement with both councils and broadband providers. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2ce80b7-aaca-44ce-a14a-35bf3e760f65 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2020 at 11:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2ce80b7-aaca-44ce-a14a-35bf3e760f65

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2ce80b7-aaca-44ce-a14a-35bf3e760f65
  12th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-LONDON:-Councils%E2%80%99-role-improving-communities%E2%80%99-broadband-connectivity/JCJ8XJG923
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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